WHICH IS THE REAL T-CUP? THANKU IF ANSWERED

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Answer by chimama
Submitted on 7/29/2003
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Poodles (canus wimpus aka frenchus dorkus) do indeed come in standard, miniature and toy categories. Not true for chihuahuas. There is no such thing as a teacup chihuahua. This is a made-up name for the smallest of the chihuahuas, 3 pounds or under. Breeders who charge extra high prices for a 'teacup' are preying upon the innocence of the general public. If anything, extremely small dogs should cost less, since they often come with costly problems. These dogs have the greatest chance of having genetic problems, although they are just as adorable as their larger breed-mates. My 3 pounder was 1.2 pounds at 8 weeks old. She has a slight case of luxating patellas (slipped kneecaps) and did not drop her baby teeth. This means that I did have to spend $800 getting her baby teeth pulled so as not to interfere with her adult set. Also, she may in the years to come require a knee transplant. I knew that when I fell in love with her (it was mutual, the first time I held her she tucked her head under my chin and went to sleep), and made the conscious decision that I was willing (and able) to spend the money for any extra care she might need. I do not regret it for a minute. She is sassy, rules over not only her sister but all black labs, german shepherds and retrievers in the neighborhood. I have another chihuahua who is nearly 5 pounds, just as adorable, just as adoring, and has none of the defects her older sister has. Do I love her any more because of that? NO! I would however recommend the larger chihuahuas as a general rule, unless you're really sure you want to take on the additional responsibilities of the tiniest of this toy breed. And for their sake, please spay or neuter your pets, especially the small females. Any female under 5 pounds is too small to breed, the odds are much too good that you will lose not only the litter, but your beloved pet as well.

Answer by someoledude
Submitted on 9/12/2003
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I agree with the answer above that " tea cup " is a discription only. However the public DOES believe that this a VERY desirable dog.Almost 100% of the time that I try to explain to a young couple with a 2 year old that the extra tiny puppy would not be the best choise for them , they do not believe me. All of my words fall on deaf ears. I find that the only way to discurage the public from buying such a puppy is charge three prices for it or do not show it at all. I now have a house full of toy dogs under 2-3 pounds. The public strongly believe what they want, and they don`t want to hear what a long time breeder has to say.[Aunt Susie had one and they want one too]. I have been breeding toy dogs for over 20 years and it was the same then as it is now. If it is a small dog that thay want then it has to be the smallest. If it is a large dog they want them it has to be the biggest. I had a woman call the other day and she wanted a short leg toy poodle. I explained to her that a poodle should as long as it is tall. I encorraged her to read the standard, after sending her a picture of my square built poodle she replied " we really like the short leg ones better" Oh well, this is John Q Public.

Answer by kathi
Submitted on 10/2/2003
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Please do not breed small dogs without consulting a veterinarian first. I have two tiny Chihuahuas that only grew to be 3 pounds each. I had my male neutered and my female spayed because their little lives and huge hearts that give so much love mean more to me than breading more tiny animals that people do not take proper care of. I too have spent several hundred dollars to have baby teeth removed surgically so adult teeth had room. When my male broke his leg after a jump from a couch, only two feet to the floor, I spent over a thousand dollars to heal him back up. They are delicate. They are wonderful little dogs but need proper care. There are many Chihuahuas out there that need good homes, why breed more?

Answer by cutecricket
Submitted on 12/30/2005
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just because someone is wanting a "teacup" chi or any other small dog doesn't mean they need to be told off. what some of you are missing here is .. if they have spent hours or days, weeks, months in search of one it must mean they truly want one. you all have said you have the tinyest ones and you have said how much it costs to take care of them. you have all said how much you love them and it doesn't matter how much you have spent on them. if people are living in an apartment they want the smallest dog they can find .. and tiny chi's and other tiny dogs are the best out there. i to would try to talk anyone with children out of getting a tiny dog like these breeds because they are not for kids. and "teacup" chi's are just the runt of the litter. as with any runt of any litter or any other animal .. they most likely will have health problems, just like a premie human, so yes if you think you want one of these small babies you should think about the health problems and be sure you can afford to take care of them. i have two myself and i have been very lucky that they are very healthy.. the male is 2lbs and female is 2 1/2, ive been very blessed to have them. but don't try to talk everyone out of taking these sweet babies because some of these people are meant to have them and these babies are meant to go to a good home. just keep warning people about the health don't talk them out of loving these tiny babes.

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Question by OIKY
Submitted on 7/28/2003
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WHICH IS THE REAL T-CUP? THANKU IF ANSWERED

Answer by dogtasitic
Submitted on 10/13/2003
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I have two chi's as well as a chinese crested and yes a dalmation. One chi is 7 pounds. The other althought the same size as her brothers and sisters when i took here home,is at two years 2.5 pounds. I wouldn't trade her for anything but the added responsability and worry with such a tiny dog is unbelievable i would encourage anybody to choose a dog on personality not size unless you have a background in dog care and a healthy bank account

Answer by poodlelover
Submitted on 10/22/2003
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Ive had several poodles- tea cups, and yes they are loveable and too cute. But they have had their share of health problems due to being breed so small. Dont judge your poodle solely based on size, and if you do like the small ones, like i do, keep in mind they can be quite expensive to maintain.

Answer by Lizzie
Submitted on 10/30/2003
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Thet-cup is like the toy but smaller. Ihave a toy poodle. She is very delicate and special. She is a bit larger than what people think of as t-cups. You shouldn't get apet because of size though, just on your relation sip with it.

Answer by pacos mama
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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i only do the smallest of the small

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 10/10/2003
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Thank you for loving your 'babies' so much. It's people like you that give me hope, who don't think "it's just a dog" or that having the tiniest dog is a status symbol. Both you and your chi's are very lucky to have each other.

Answer by Sue
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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T-Cup dogs are highly at risk for problems.. There actually is no such thing as a teacup any dog under three pounds should be montiored.

Answer by buckethead
Submitted on 10/26/2004
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A t-cup is a name people give the dog to charge you more.The name t-cup is not a American kennel club name.They use it to get you for your money.

Answer by yorkies
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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dogs name

Answer by vc
Submitted on 3/11/2006
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chihuahuas are very small but who cares

Answer by trevs sis
Submitted on 7/2/2006
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i agree wit pacos moma

Answer by Taco
Submitted on 7/13/2006
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Do you have to breed tea cup chis to get a tea cup chi? Can you breed a regular size chi to get a tea cup chi?

Answer by nunu
Submitted on 10/18/2006
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they are not real...they are just little dogs.they like the runt of the lidder.

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